The Fourth of July is an important date and all because it signaled the official start of our great nation. But in modern times, the real importance surrounding this day of merriment is sales. Huge closeout, gangbusters, once-a-year, epic sales. 

Ok, so this is probably not what Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Madison and Washington envisioned when signing the Declaration of Independence. But capitalism is ingrained in America's DNA and there is nothing more capitalistic then a shopping bonanza driven by huge discounts!

Electronics

Need a laptop for school? Best Buy has great deals on HP and Toshiba machines. But hurry -- these prices only last until July 5.

Show your style with the Brilliant Red 11.6-inch HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop. While the name is a drag, the x360 cannot be overlooked. It has amazing features like an HD 1366x768p display, large 500GB hard drive and a swivel hinge that allows you to convert the laptop into a tablet and back again. 

This 64-bit machine is only $349.99 for a limited time, but it absolutely crushes its competitors, mainly Google's Chromebook. It also runs Windows 8.1, a touch optimized operating system from Microsoft that really is easy to pick up for former Mac and PC owners alike.

The Toshiba C55-B5200 laptop with free goodies for $379.99! Not only do you get the power and performance Toshiba devices have been known for since the company's inception, but you get free Internet Security Software (bye, spam!), a mouse and flash drive (hello, mobile productivity) and a protective sleeve!

The C55-B5200 itself contains a Intel Haswell Core i3 processor for good speed and long-lasting battery life. It also contains 6GBs of RAM which is great for handling multiple streams of HD video while juggling dozens of onscreen documents in the background. 750 gigs of storage will last you a long time as well.

A minor inconvenience is the lack of pre-installed Windows 8.1 software. But if you follow this link, Microsoft will take you through the process step-by-step. And the update is free!

Furniture

Got an old piece of furniture lying around that's cramping your style? Then take advantage of Macy's huge indoor/outdoor furniture sales through July 6.

Are you just tired? Then sleep with your loved one in style on the Tribeca Queen Bed. Originally priced at $499.99 this sleek, modern bed has been reduced to $359.00.

Or perhaps you've been looking to create a backyard oasis. Macy's again has your back. With a wide variety of outdoor patio furniture available to purchase you can create the a pleasant outdoor dining and entertainment area. The Madison Outdoor 9 Piece Set, for example, is  perfect for anyone who digs Hampton's style excellence. Originally priced at $3,599.00, it's been reduced to $1,299.00.

Will you be spending some green on a new LED TV or an amazing sectional this Independence Day? Let us know in the comments section below, but just be warned: make sure you have enough money left over for your rent or mortgage!